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September 2025
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Mobile Foodbank service now open weekly at Southcare

News Update 3 September 2025

Eligible residents in the City of South Perth now have more opportunities to access low-cost nutrient rich food locally with a Mobile Foodbank service now operating at Southcare in Manning every Monday from 11.30am to 12.30pm.

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Have your say: Hope Avenue Reserve play space upgrade

News Update 2 September 2025

Have your say on the Hope Avenue Reserve play space upgrade to help us choose the play elements and features you’d like to see there.

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Program ideas invited to address local food insecurity

News Update 1 September 2025

Do you have a great idea to support local people in need? Are you passionate about improving food security in the City of South Perth? If so, we want to hear from you.

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Night Stalks return to Bodkin Park these school holidays

News Update 1 September 2025

Night Stalks are back at Bodkin Park Wetlands these September–October school holidays. These free guided walks, led by Joe Tonga, run from 6.30–8.30pm over 8 nights, offering a rare chance to explore the hidden world of nocturnal wildlife.

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August 2025
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City’s draft Heritage List moves forward

News Update 29 August 2025

Council resolved at its August 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting to advertise a draft Heritage List.

Council adopts new planning policy

News Update 28 August 2025

A new City policy will help assess how new developments exceeding typical height limits might impact the views from neighbouring buildings.

New guidance for child care developments

News Update 28 August 2025

The City has updated its local planning policy for child care centres to better support families and maintain the amenity of local neighbourhoods.

Removal of six trees planted on south side of Lake Douglas

News Update 27 August 2025

The City of South Perth Council voted at its Ordinary Council Meeting on 26 August 2025 not to revoke Council Resolution Number 0725/140 Removal of Six Trees Planted on the South Side of Lake Douglas During Winter 2024 considered by Council at its meeting held 22 July 2025.

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Celebrate young authors at our Book Launch event

News Update 21 August 2025

Celebrate the creativity of students from Collier, Kensington and Manning primary schools at the 2025 Book Builders Challenge Book Launch at the South Perth Community Centre Hall on 25th September 2025.

The City of South Perth and Workpower launch Reuse Shop

News Update 20 August 2025

Good quality, pre-loved items will be given a second life with the opening of a new Reuse Shop at the City of South Perth’s Recycling Centre in Como on 20 August 2025.

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